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Marvel at these 40 marble nail designs

By Callie Iley | 5 March 2024

Swirl a range of hues together to create magical marble nail art looks to suit every season. We’ve rounded up 40 marble nail looks to inspire swirly styling…

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The results: PB/The FNP Nail Competitions, March 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 March 2024

The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) hosted the nail competitions at industry exhibition, Professional Beauty London, 3-4 March 2024, with eight core categories competed in across the two days. Head…

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Nail techs: Here’s how you can raise your business profile

By Guest Writer | 4 March 2024

Scratch Stars award-winner 2022 & 2023, Clare Woodcock, founder of Surrey-based mobile beauty business, The Nail Club, shares key ways to raise your profile as a nail pro… You’ve got…

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Diversity Hands Love

6 ways to attract & retain a diverse nail salon clientele

By Guest Writer | 3 March 2024

Nail artists, Carys Munro and Elsie Tate from South Wales, share top tips for attracting and retaining a diverse range of nail clients… No one should feel out of place…

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Nail Tech Talk: Meet Katie Dutra, gel nail artist, educator & content creator

By Callie Iley | 2 March 2024

A passionate educator determined to use her experiences to benefit other nail pros, Katie Dutra shares her career story and reveals her hopes for the future of the nail industry……

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Spring Clean Business

4 ways to spring clean your beauty salon business & set it up for success

By Guest Writer | 2 March 2024

Mike Waldon, general manager at salon management software company, Salon Manager, shares how to ensure your business is prepared for the busy spring and summer months… 1. Clean up your…

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Work meets pleasure: Champneys launches luxury lifestyle membership

By Helena Biggs | 2 March 2024

Champneys, a renowned name in luxury spa experiences, has launched Cloud 9, a luxury lifestyle membership to encompass luxury, health and happiness. Cloud 9 is a passport to work from…

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Revealed: the best cities for budding beauty salon owners

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2024

London, Bristol and Birmingham are the best cities in the UK for independent businesses to thrive, according to research by global fintech company, SumUp. The study ranked 80 cities across…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap February 2024

By Callie Iley | 1 March 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carrie Williams. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February and created nail…

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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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